WD Scorpio Blue HDD 1 TB SATA-300 Upgrade for the HP - Compaq Presario CQ40-414TX Laptop/Notebook

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device type: notebook

Your Presario CQ40-414TX System Specs

System specs as shipped by the manufacturer.
Scan your system to view your specific system configuration.

Memory:

DDR2 PC2-6400

Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-6400, DDR2 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 8GB
Slots: 2

Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found here.

Memory or DRAM is the "working" memory of the computer. It's used to store data for programs (sequences of instructions) on a temporary basis.

video - installing memory

Storage:

SATA

Storage Drives -- hard drives and solid state drives -- are the permanent memory for the programs and documents on your computer.

Data Transfer Rate is the rate at which data can be sent or received. This is determined by your motherboard. A drive with a higher transfer rate will only run at the rate of the motherboard's transfer rate.

Cache is a type of working memory that allows the drive to perform faster.

RPM is the rotations per minute of a hard drive which effects the speed of data transfer.

Solid State Drives are non-moving memory, so access speed is instant.

WD Scorpio Blue HDD 1 TB SATA-300

WD Scorpio Blue HDD 1 TB SATA-300
Part Number: WD10JPVT
  • Massive capacity
  • Quiet
  • Reliable and rugged
  • Fast and efficient
  • Manufacturer's 2-year warranty
 $87.99
Qty:
WD Scorpio Blue drives offer high-performance, low power consumption, and cool operation, perfect for notebooks and other portable devices. Pick the drive that suits your needs with the confidence in knowing that all WD Scorpio Blue drives are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Form Factor: 2.5" x 1/8H
Interface: Serial ATA-300
Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBps
Buffer Size: 8 MB
Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
Features: Shock Guard, WhisperDrive, SecurePark, Advanced Format technology
Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.8 in x 3.9 in x 0.4 in
Weight: 3.9 oz

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Perfect!

By Mike

from Greenwich, CT

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Large Capacity

Cons

    Best Uses

      The stock hard drive in the laptop was 160gb and was easily taken up by photos, and the OS updates. The 1TB drive is large enough that none of that really matters.

      It was super easy to swap the stock drive out. Took no more than 10 minutes. Have to have your OS on a disk that you can boot from to do the install, and after that it's good to go. Crucial is the only place I'll go to when dealing with hard drives or memory.

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      5.0

      happy w/ Crucial :)

      By george

      from USA

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy online ordering
      • Fast service
      • Good packaging

      Cons

      • none

      Best Uses

        I ordered a new 1Tb hard drive for my laptop. Crucial sent me a tracking number with my order confirmation. The HD arrived very quickly and was in great packaging to protect the product. I'll probably order from Crucial again.

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